# The Genetically Modified Organisms(Contained Use) Regulations 2000, Paragraph 3


An assessment carried out for the purposes of regulation 7 shall include—
(a) identification of the harmful properties of the recipient and, where appropriate, the donor organism;
(b) identification of any harmful properties associated with the vector or inserted material, including any alteration in the existing properties of the recipient;
(c) identification of the provisional level of risk associated with the genetically modified organisms;
(d) selection of containment and other protective measures on the basis of—
(i) the provisional level of risk, and
(ii) the characteristics of the activity involving genetic modification;
(e) adjustment of the level of risk in the light of the matters referred to in sub-paragraph (d) above; and
(f) review and reconsideration of the containment and other protective measures in the light of the steps required by sub-paragraphs (a) to (e) above.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2831/schedule/4/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/genetically-modified-organismscontained-use-regulations-2000/schedule-4/paragraph-3
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